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Fused protein/silicon chips may point towards a future where wetware becomes a reality. Forget a he-man rig—I want a hi-fi that's a direct neural implant. Just not the 1.0 version, thank you.
Fractals of Change argues that "stupid" networks (such as the Internet) are better than "smart" ones (networks configured to allow certain machines running specific software to operate in ways their designers have anticipated). Smart networks may be more efficient when accomplishing those goals, but they don't necessarily work better (or even at all) when you try to do stuff the designers haven't anticipated.
And yes, I think the parallels with the MPAA's and RIAA's attempt to "fix" fair use at 1970s levels is a dumb "smart" idea.
Business Week thinks that the competing HD-DVD and Blu-Ray formats might confuse consumers and lead to conflicts between content protection scams, er, schemes.
Wow, who could have ever predicted that?
When I first saw this, I was simply amused by the ninja-like image of the women in chadors rappelling down the building. Then I began to realize how revolutionary the concept of woman SWAT teams must be in a place like Iran. Now I think it's a pretty awesome video.
No, not that viral video, but a real physics explanation. Of little use to my two Vegan readers.
If you saunter on by the beautiful black and gold Bryant Park Hotel at, say, 7:03pm, on your way from the office after a long day of reading, writing, and foruming, you'll see gathered outside all sorts of lovelies; dazzling fashionistas, slick muscle-bounds, and heavily made-up glamour types, doing what I suppose they do best: gathering. You might wonder what goes on inside.
I can't tell you.
I can tell you that the Bryant Park Hotel, 40 West 40th Street, combines the design elements of the 1st and 2nd place entries from Chicago's Tribune Tower competition:…
The Guardian presents Wodehouse 101. If you aren't already a fan, this is a good place to find out what Pelham Grenville (aka Plum) is all about.
Oddly arresting page dedicated to the aieees, bloops, and biffs of the Batman TV series.
Via Cartoon Brew.